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What is Electrodes?

An electrode is an electrical conductor through which current enters or leaves an electrolytic or galvanic cell. The anode is the electrode where oxidation occurs (loss of electrons), while the cathode is where reduction takes place (gain of electrons). Electrodes may be made of inert materials like platinum or graphite, or of reactive metals that participate directly in the cell reaction.

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What is Electrodes?

An electrode is an electrical conductor through which current enters or leaves an electrolytic or galvanic cell. The anode is the electrode where oxidation occurs (loss of electrons), while the cathode is where reduction takes place (gain of electrons). Electrodes may be made of inert materials like platinum or graphite, or of reactive metals that participate directly in the cell reaction.

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